Hochjoch
The Hochjoch is a mountain pass in the Ötztal Alps on the border between Tyrol, Austria, and South Tyrol, Italy. Located between the Venter and Schnalser valleys, the Hochjoch is covered by the Hochjoch-Ferner glacier.Places of Interest
Highlights include Im Hinteren Eis and Schöne-Aussicht-Hütte.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kurzras and Vernagt.
Vernagt
Village
Vernagt am See is a small hamlet in Schnalstal, South Tyrol, Italy, with a population of 53. Vernagt is situated 7 km southeast of Hochjoch.
Hochjoch
- Pass with an elevation of 2,720 metres (8,924 feet)
- Description: mountain pass at the border Tyrol / South Tyrol
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Latitude
46.78333° or 46° 47′ north
Longitude
10.78333° or 10° 47′ east
Open location code
8FRGQQMM+88
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Hochjoch” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Hochjoch (gintang)”
- Cebuano: “Hochjoch”
- Croatian: “Hochjoch”
- Dutch: “Hochjoch”
- German: “Hochjoch”
- Italian: “Giogo Alto”
- Slovenian: “Hochjoch”
- Slovenian: “prelaz Hochjoch”
- Slovenian: “Prelaz Hochjoch”
- Swedish: “Hochjoch”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Hochjoch Ferner and Grawand.
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